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Scleral Lenses: Breaking Barriers for Sjogren's Syndrome

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Understanding Sjogren's Syndrome: An Autoimmune Condition

Sjogren's syndrome is an intricate autoimmune condition that launches an immune system attack on the body's own moisture-producing glands. While it can affect multiple organ systems, it commonly impacts the eyes and mouth.

The result? Persistent dryness in these crucial areas causes not only daily discomfort but also a host of potential complications, with the eyes being particularly vulnerable to its effects.

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Sjogren’s Impact on Daily Life

Living with Sjogren's syndrome is akin to waging a daily battle against one's own body. The dryness experienced in the eyes and mouth causes constant discomfort, affecting every facet of life.

Dry Eyes: The absence of tears leads to a gritty, burning sensation, making simple tasks like reading or blinking painful. Over time, it can damage the cornea — the eye's clear front surface.

Dry Mouth: Beyond affecting the enjoyment of food and drink, a dry mouth can hinder speech, alter taste, and trigger recurrent mouth infections. Saliva plays a crucial role in digestion and dental health, and its absence has far-reaching consequences.


How Scleral Lenses Counter Sjogren's Syndrome

Sjogren's disease can significantly affect the eyes, leading to persistent dryness, discomfort, and potential complications. Traditional approaches to vision correction, such as glasses or standard contact lenses, often don’t provide relief and can exacerbate symptoms. This is where scleral lenses offer a groundbreaking solution.

The unique design of scleral lenses allows them to arch over the cornea, forming a space that is filled with saline solution. This maintains ocular moisture and acts as a protective shield.

Scleral lenses are tailored to fit individuals’ eyes, ensuring optimal comfort and effectiveness. Think of it as wearing a perfectly tailored suit for your eyes, designed to match their unique contours.

Here are four compelling reasons why individuals with Sjogren's disease find relief and comfort with scleral lenses:

  • Increased Moisture

    Scleral lenses cover a greater portion of the eye's surface. This design ensures that the eye remains in a moisture-rich environment throughout the day, alleviating dryness and discomfort.

  • Optimal Comfort

    Scleral lenses provide superior comfort due to their unique design. They vault over the cornea, avoiding direct contact with sensitive areas of the eye.

  • Consistent Clarity

    Unlike traditional lenses, scleral lenses offer consistent vision clarity. Dry eyes can cause fluctuations in vision, but scleral lenses help maintain stable and clear eyesight.

  • Protection and Relief

    Scleral lenses act as a protective barrier, shielding the eyes from external irritants and reducing the need for excessive blinking or eye rubbing.


How Can I Get Scleral Lenses for My Sjogren's Syndrome?

Getting scleral lenses for Sjogren's syndrome is a journey toward comfort and an enhanced quality of life.

  • Step 1: Consultation with an Expert

    Begin your journey with a consultation with a scleral lens expert who will evaluate your symptoms, assess your specific needs, and determine if scleral lenses are the right option.

  • Step 2: Custom Fitting

    Scleral lenses are not one-size-fits-all; they are tailored to fit your eyes perfectly. Advanced technology takes precise measurements and maps your eye's surface.

  • Step 3: Trial and Adjustment

    Fitting scleral lenses is an iterative process that involves trying on a trial pair for assessment, with adjustments made to achieve optimal comfort.

  • Step 4: Training and Education

    Wearing scleral lenses requires training in insertion and removal and proper care and maintenance to ensure their longevity and effectiveness.

  • Step 5: Ongoing Care and Monitoring

    Scleral lenses require ongoing care and monitoring through regular appointments with your eye doctor to ensure they continue to fit well and meet your needs. At Cascade Eye Care, we support you on your journey to relief and comfort.

Patient Reviews
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- Mar. 24, 2025
Great staff, exam went very quickly and easily, I was very glad they didn't have to dilate my pupils... . Though my last exam before this had been about seven years, so maybe that's normal now? Robin did a fantastic job with helping me and my girlfriend pick out my new frames! Picked up the new glasses two weeks later, was very quick and painless. I have no complaints, very happy with the service here!
- Mar. 10, 2025
The whole team is fast, friendly, and efficient!
- Mar. 06, 2025
Excellent eye care with state of the art technology, yet friendly and informative human interactions... by the doctor and all the staff.
- Feb. 18, 2025
Dr Julia listens to your individual needs and comes up with lenses that will work. After years of on... /off with my glasses between my phone and the TV, I finally have lenses that prevent that! And, I just love her personality and passion for the work she does.
- Jan. 31, 2025
Easy check-in & complete eye exam.
- Jan. 31, 2025
Excellent service and treatment. Ciara and Dr. Bill were very helpful and thorough.
- Jan. 29, 2025
I talked to Anna and she is awesome, the number came up as spam I almost did not answer but I seen ... it was a longview number so I answered
- Dec. 13, 2024
Excellent staff and their services were outstanding.
- Nov. 28, 2024
From walking into the office to leaving, always a pleasant experience. Staff from people at front co... unter to assistants to Dr John are exceptionaly competent and understanding. Never an unpleasant experience. Keep it up!
- Nov. 21, 2024
Once I was able to get through, my care was amazing. Started leaving messages at 7 am all the way un... til 4 pm. I was about to try a different office when I got a call back at 5:30. She was very apologetic and didn’t understand why no one had called me. Probably a one time issue. Great care once I got in, which was the following day.
- Nov. 11, 2024
Great experience @ Casacade. Everyone was friendly and got my granddaughter in super fast when she l... ost her glasses. Helped her with contacts since it takes time to get glasses in.
- Nov. 01, 2024
Excellent optometrist & staff, very punctual and polite. Dilation drops not required for routine eye... exams - huge plus!!
- Oct. 25, 2024
I have always had a great experience with Cascade Eye Care. This time it was for me and Dr Julia wen... t out of her way to make phone calls on my behalf, she really made me feel like she cared. I am very grateful to have all of them from the staff to the doctors, have been wonderful with all of my son's exams and his vision therapy, as well as my exams.
- Oct. 25, 2024
I’m 67 and I’ve worn glasses and/or contacts since I was 10. I have insurance which offers their... own eye care but instead, I choose to go to Cascade on my own dime for three main reasons: 1) Their equipment is top-notch & state-of-the-art, 2) I really like Dr. Bill who is kind, funny and efficient, and 3) They offer an excellent selection of frames and considerate service while picking out frames and getting the finished glasses fitted or repaired. Great place!
- Oct. 11, 2024
Confused as to why an office visit for yearly and another visit just to check my eyes for Contacts. ... Almost $ 210.00 more than I have Ever paid before. Have to do some thinking about that,
- Oct. 05, 2024
You couldn’t ask for a more caring bunch of folks.
- Aug. 30, 2024
Dr. John Cheslock and staff are all very friendly and helpful. My appointments are always quick and ... efficient and Dr. John easily answers any questions I have. I highly recommend Cascade Eye Care.
- Aug. 26, 2024
They always treat me good and are very helpful.
- Aug. 14, 2024
Dr. Cheslock is friendly, professional and efficient!
- Jul. 31, 2024
Very nice doctor and staff.

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Scleral Lenses in Longview

Our optometry practice in Longview

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Hours
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  • Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Experience Relief with Scleral Lenses from Cascade Eye Care

Scleral lenses have the potential to provide significant relief and comfort for individuals dealing with the challenges of Sjogren's disease. 

If you or a loved one has Sjogren's disease and is interested in exploring the benefits of scleral lenses, schedule a consultation with Cascade Eye Care today. Your journey to relief and visual comfort begins here.

(360) 577-1500